Naval Aviation News received second place in the 2000 CHINFO Merit Awards, in the publications for a specific audience category. Art Director Morgan Wilbur and Grampaw Pettibone artist Ted Wilbur received second place and honorable mention (HM), respectively, for graphics in support of a publication.

Lt. Juan Garcia of Constellation (CV 64) received the National Image Inc., Meritorious Service Award for excellence in promoting education programs in CY 2000.

AME3(AW) Leighton Bridge received a Navy/Marine Corps Achievement Medal for rescuing an airman on the flight deck of Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Bridge risked his life by tackling the airman as she was unknowingly walking toward the moving props of an E-2C Hawkeye.

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